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LIFE & STYLE
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Wild things
New for all good sports
A NEW high performance
sportswear range called XPG has
been launched at Debenhams.
The collection offers 31 pieces
with prices ranging from £12.50
for a V-neck vest to £35 for a
lightweight running jacket.
They come in classic black and
grey, with performance vest
pieces in eye-catching accent
shades of bright pink, blue and
purple.
Key pieces include the bright
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This leopard print cashmere
poncho is perfect for
daytime glamour or as an
evening wrap. It’s £150 from
Casha at www.casha.co.uk
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Go on the prowl for
this season’s hottest
print – leopard.
Celebrities from
forty-something Kylie
Minogue to teen pop
star Pixie Lott can’t
get enough of
animal-inspired
fashion. WEEKEND
takes a walk on the
wild side . . .
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pink XPG hooded zip thru jacket,
with soft lining and hood to keep
you warm when training
outdoors.
Running jackets and tops are
lightweight and shower resistant,
with a reflective print ideal for
cyclists.
Other items include everyday
gymwear essentials – vests with
hidden inner support,
performance tees and tracksuit
bottoms in a variety of cuts.
Per Una Speziale Paradise
coat, £120, from Marks &
Spencer
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Pampering goodies
Head to Debenhams if you’re a lover of
Lancome pampering. Spend £29 or more on
any Lancome products to receive a clutch
bag with skincare must-haves including youth
activating concentrate, eye cream, toner and
more, worth £50. The offer runs until
tomorrow.
Check it out
Slip on this cute check baker
boy hat to keep the chill at
bay. It’s £12 from Jane
Norman at
www.janenorman.co.uk
£10 OFF
YOUR NEW
AUTUMN/WINTER
LOOK AT
LAURA LEIGH
Sparkle leopard print scarf,
£15, from Marks & Spencer
GET THE LOOK
■ Do wear a vintage-look leopard
print swing coat – fantastic over a
black polo neck and pencil skirt
combo at any time of day and
super-glam over a cocktail dress
at night.
■ Don’t wear more than one type
of leopard print at once.
■ Choose an animal print bag if
you can’t face full-on leopard.
■ Don’t wear above-ankle
leopard boots or you’ll look
brassy.
■ Do go for variation on the
traditional markings of black and
tan. Pink and grey, or camouflage
colours are a sophisticated take
on an old fashion favourite.
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Tiger tiger
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Make a big cat fashion statement
with this vibrant eco bag from
Nailsworth-based company
Mytigerbag.com
The metallic-coated bag, which has a
tiger printed on the front and back
and tiger stripes on the side, is
available in vibrant gold and pink.
The bag is made from strong woven
polypropylene, 50 per cent of which
comes from recycled plastic water
bottles. With every bag sold for
£7.50, the WWF Save Tigers Now
campaign receives 50p.
The bags are stocked in Monty
Smith, Ormond Place, Cheltenham,
or can be bought direct by calling
01453 832965. For details, see
www.mytigerbag.com
Grey animal
print chiffon
one-shoulder
top, £35, from
Yours Clothing,
which does plus
size fashion at
www.yours
clothing.co.uk
1. Leopard print cape, £159, leather leggings, £199, patent knee high
boots, £329, leather bag, £229, from Elegance at www.elegance.co.uk
2. Boden leopard print messenger bag, £69, from www.boden.co.uk
3. Artigiano leopard print scarves, £44.25, from www.artigiano.co.uk
4. Leopard print clutch, £28, from Accessorize
5. Kaliko black leopard print jacquard jacket, £109, from Kaliko stores
or visit www.kaliko.co.uk